How the Little Camel and the Little Donkey Went to School

This animated short tells the story of a young Camel and Donkey attending school for the first time in a forest clearing. Dreaming of a prettier place, they decide to move the lessons to another meadow. Their mischief disrupts the class, and they are disciplined—but before long, they return to school, ready to learn.

Directed by Leonid Shvartsman, How the Little Camel and the Little Donkey Went to School leans on a strong ensemble — Mariya Vinogradova, Lyudmila Gnilova, Olga Gromova — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 1975.